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05-28-2008, 04:53 PM
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Re: leaf spring clamps
You can run them on the street, but the ride is noticeably stiffer. Also, I have the Mr. Gasket set, they are a bit too wide and will hit your frame rails when the car squats. You will need to grind about a 1/4" off the ends that face the c/l of the car - both sides, ie; all 4 plates!
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05-28-2008, 05:53 PM
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Re: leaf spring clamps
The DH method.
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#14
05-29-2008, 05:40 AM
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Re: leaf spring clamps
I have the spring clamps on my 69 RS/SS and it is a good bit stiffer for daily driving. They're off in 5 minutes so no big deal.
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05-29-2008, 08:24 PM
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Re: leaf spring clamps
I've been running a set of DH clamps on my 68 for a few years now. I use them with the Lakewood bars..What a difference.The car hooks harder and goes straighter...
 Steve
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#16
06-04-2008, 04:16 AM
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Re: leaf spring clamps
The clamps will be going on shortly, noticed the front end of the leafs are a bit "tweaked" already, going with the DH method. Anybody use an aftermarket pinion/front of diff. snubber,? seems the factory one ain't cuttin it and some marks are being on left on the floor pan above the rear U joint. Thanks for the tips/pics. SULLY
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06-04-2008, 06:26 AM
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Re: leaf spring clamps
Maybe if you took your right foot out of the "water pump" you wouldn't damage so much hardware
 ...by the way, when are you installing the wheely bars...???  luv, wilma
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#18
06-04-2008, 03:35 PM
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Re: leaf spring clamps
The car has 2 speeds, off and floored, parts be damned
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#19
06-04-2008, 04:24 PM
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Re: leaf spring clamps
The spring clamps will help with the shaft to floorboard issue. On one of my first runs down the strip, I noticed that the car was 'settling' at the big end - enough for the shaft to just lightly rub the floor board. Stronger springs, some clamps, some wedges, or a snubber would all work.
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Marlin 70 Yenko Nova-350/360, 4speed M21, 4.10 Posi (Daddy's Ride) 69 SS Nova-396/375hp, 4speed M20, 3.55 Posi (Benjamin's Ride) 67 RS Camaro-327/250hp, 2speed Glide, & 3.08 Open (Danny's Ride)
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#20
06-04-2008, 06:38 PM
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Re: leaf spring clamps
Like M said, the clamps should help subdue axle wrapup, and keep the floor safe...if the front portion of the leafs can't bend/seperate, then the axle itself can't move...unless it moves within the u-bolts!
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